Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens with Emphasis on the Nature Conservancy Preserves and Related Lands

Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens

Parmotrema perforatum (Jacq.) A. Massal.

Habitat and Substrate: Open to partial shade, on tree trunks and branches.

Rhode Island Status: Uncommon.

Pollution Tolerance: Intermediate.

Collection Site(s): Schoolhouse Pond/Deep Pond, Charlestown (#4881); Grass Pond, Richmond (#4919); Great Swamp Area, South Kingstown (#4951A); Nicholas Farm, Coventry (#5356); Kimball Wildlife Sanctuary, Charlestown (#5570).

Notes: Previously reported in Rhode Island by Hale (1965) and Hebert (Flenniken 1968a).

Flenniken, Don. 2003. Rhode Island's Foliose and Fruticose Lichens with Emphasis on the Nature Conservancy Preserves and Related Lands. Rhode Island Natural History Survey, Kingston, RI.